NAHSoceanography2011 - Matthew Chesterton

Job Title	Qualifications	Duties/Responsibilities	Salary	Job Outlook	Sources
Marine Geologist	Bachelor of Science degree in marine geology or similar field (Master of Science preferred); Willingness to conduct offshore geophysical and geotechnical field investigations requiring stays on offshore survey vessels and/or day trips on smaller coastal survey vessels; Willingness/ability to occasionally travel for up to three weeks at a time for field work, in and out of the country; Demonstrated understanding of geophysical principles and survey methodologies (including Real-Time Kinematic GPS Experience); Demonstrated ability to fluently communicate in spoken and written English; Must possess a clean driving record; Have a passion for working in a consulting firm environment on coastal projects; Be able to legally work in the United States without support for an indefinite period of time; Have the ability to handle multiple assignments efficiently and effectively and process data/prepare reports with limited supervision; Self-motivated hard-worker capable of working in a team environment in (sometimes difficult) offshore survey conditions; Be able to work independently and with our multidisciplinary team of professionals and staff; SCUBA diving certification at an advanced level, with AAUS Scientific Diver certification preferred.	The position is a broad-based geology position with a concentration in offshore geophysical (seismic sub-bottom, sidescan sonar, and magnetometer) data collection and processing in support of resource identification for beach nourishment projects and related activities. The ideal candidate has experience with mobilizing and operating geophysical systems, offshore survey operations, and geophysical data processing and interpretation.	60,000-70,000	Applicants are being considered for the position of Coastal or Marine Geologist in our Tampa Bay Regional Office in St. Petersburg, Florida. Applicants must have the technical background and/or experience required to accomplish various tasks associated with marine geophysical data collection and processing.	http://marinetechnologyreporter.com/mt/mtJob.aspx?showjob=144971812
Marine Biologist	A College degree is needed, any degree is accepted but the higher the degree the more jobs will accept. Able to document and record data Knowledge in computers Knowledge in this line of work		40,000-50,000	Marine biologists study ocean life, ranging from huge whales to tiny planktonic organisms. They have access to some of the most interesting places in the world, including hydrothermal vents, which host bizarre organisms that use chemosynthesis for energy. The ocean is a largely unexplored territory, which means that there is a lot of work to be done in marine biology, from monitoring the populations of commercial fisheries to studying global ocean temperatures and their effect on marine life.	http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-become-a-marine-biologist.htmhttp://www.oceancareers.com